Speech by Vice President Dr Ansah At The International Women’s Day Hosted By Miss Malawi (07-03-26)
It is truly an honour and a joy to stand before you this morning as we commemorate International Women’s Day here at the Pearl Convention Center in Lilongwe. Today is not just a celebration. It is a moment of reflection, a moment of encouragement, and a moment of awakening for every girl and every woman [...]
2026-03-07 12:08:48

Discomfort over US agreement
TARGET AREA FOR US FUNDING—Maternal healthIt has been a month since the governments of Malawi and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on health cooperation.In January 2026, the US and Malawi signed a five-year, $936 million agreement to bolster health service delivery in Malawi.The deal includes $792 million to fight HIV/Aids, malaria, and infectious diseases, with Malawi committing to increase its annual health spending.The US government has signed several such agreement with a number of African countries.But there are also some that have refused to sign the deal.Today, the terms of the agreement between Malawi and the US remain undisclosed to the public—raising growing concerns among civil society organizations, health advocates, and governance experts.For decades, Malawi’s health sector has depended on donor funding and the recent agreement is certainly significant. But the government has not released the contents, conditions, or implementation framework of the agreement, a development that is now a cause of discomfort among some.Health rights advocates have told Malawi News that the continued silence from the authoritties risks fueling speculation about what exactly the deal entails and how it could influence national health policy.We wrote both Minister of Health Madalitso Baloyi and Secretary for Health Dan Namarika to answers to some stakeholders’ uneasiness at the unavailability of details. They did not provide an immediate responseHowever, the Malawi Health Equity Network (Mhen), a coaltion of organisation working in the sector of health in Malawi, said it is still waiting for clarification from the Ministry of Health regarding the agreement.Mhen Executive Director George Jobe said the coaltion issued a statement soon after learning that the agreement had been signed asking for the finer operational details of the agreement.Government has not provided information since, according to Jobe.He said civil society organizations remain in the dark about how the arrangement will be implemented and whether it carries any conditions that could affect the delivery of health services.Jobe noted that making the agreement public—or at least releasing an official summary explaining its scope, conditions, and implementation modalities—would help address questions being raised by stakeholders and the public.“Given the importance of donor-supported health programme in Malawi, such transparency is important to ensure that all stakeholders clearly understand how the support will align with national health priorities,” he said.Malawi’s health sector heavily depends on donor support, particularly for critical programs such as HIV and Aids, maternal health and disease control.Because of this reliance, experts say agreements involving international partners require clear communication to avoid misunderstandings about policy direction or conditionalities.They further argue that withholding the document undermines public oversight and raises governance concerns at a time when Malawi is under increasing pressure to manage donor partnerships transparently.Jobe acknowledged that external funding remains vital for sustaining healthcare services. But he stressed that openness about such agreements is essential, especially as other countries have recently faced controversy over similar cooperation deals with foreign governments.In its America First Global Health Strategy, the United States government has signed bilateral agreements with a number of countries including Botswana, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Liberia, Uganda, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, Cameroon, Nigeria, Madagascar, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Niger and Congo.The deals have attracted controversy largely because of the reported inclusion of extensive data and pathogen-sharing clauses.Health leaders across the continent have warned that such provisions could “expose sensitive biological information without sufficient safeguards or reciprocal benefits,”, accoridinvg to a report on the Business Insider.“There is also concern about the broader shift away from traditional aid models. Critics argue that requiring significant domestic co-financing at a time of fiscal strain could force governments to reallocate funds from other essential services,” it says.According to the Business Insider report: “Washington maintains that the approach builds stronger, more self-sufficient health systems, but the debate is far from settled.”But there are also countries that have not taken the US offer.Zambia suspended a $1 billion agreement due to what it was are some contents in the deal that are contradictory to its national interests.Zimbabwe pulled out of the discussion over sovereignty concerns.
2026-03-07 11:27:49

Government slams engineers, political leaders for ‘dummy’ work
Minister of Local Government Ben Phiri Friday took a swipe at the country’s engineers and politicians over what he described as an appetite for bribes, which he said has resulted in them giving Malawians “dummies” instead of solid structures.Phiri was speaking in Lilongwe when engineers, led by the Malawi Engineering Institution, celebrated World Engineering Day under the theme ‘Smart engineering for a sustainable future through innovation and digitalisation’.According to Phiri, engineers need to conduct a self-audit of their contribution to the country.“We have roads that are being cut, and some of the engineers are in this house. Some of the contractors are in this house today.“Government has lost billions of kwacha, and I believe the theme today is about trying to change the same,” Phiri said.He observed that in the five months he has been in office, he has witnessed both successes and failures that engineers must answer for and reflect on.According to Phiri, whether the current crop of engineers is filling the shoes as expected of them, and whether engineering lecturers need to change the curriculum are questions that senior engineers must address.“When we see the levels of integrity that we are grappling with, and when we see politicians like myself receiving billions from the 20 percent mobilisation fees from you engineers, knowing very well that this is not profit but a mobilisation fee meant to help you mobilise for the betterment of the project you are doing...“...And you still go on to give it to us, giving us an appetite for even more money. I wonder whether that type of integrity is what we want to embed in the new engineers that the university is producing,” Phiri said.He said it is time for engineers to begin to stigmatise corruption.“It is only when you desist from corruption that I will not come and bribe you and demand a share.“I have contributed and you have contributed to the failures of engineering systems because you and I agreed to be corrupt and share money,” Phiri said.He said that when engineers and politicians are sharing taxpayers’ money, they need to think about ordinary people.“Forget about yourself and think about that lady in Nsanje, in Chiromo. When you are getting money from the mobilisation fee, think about that lady in Chitipa.“She should have received a clinic from the money you are sharing, yet she is dying on her way to seek medical care because an engineer decided otherwise,” Phiri said.He added that there are times when engineers come begging, “If I get this job, this is your cut.”“And you are smiling while doing that. We have given Malawians dummies instead of giving Malawians what they truly deserve,” Phiri said.President of the Malawi Engineering Institution, Ronald Gundamtengo, said World Engineering Day provides an opportunity for honest reflection.He said infrastructure failures are rarely caused by nature alone, noting that extreme weather often exposes weaknesses that already exist.Inadequate drainage design, poor material selection, compromised supervision and failure to maintain assets increase vulnerability.“Professional integrity therefore remains the foundation of engineering excellence.
2026-03-07 11:25:05

888 Bets Malawi ends Nomads kit deal
Betting company 888Bets Malawi will not renew its kit sponsorship with Super League champions Mighty Wanderers, Malawi News Sports has learntWanderers and 888Bets Malawi signed a K100 million kit sponsorship contract in January last year.In an interview Friday, Wanderers Chief Executive Officer Panganeni Ndovi said the company informed them that they will not renew the contract ahead of the 2026 football season.“The agreement between Mighty Wanderers and 888Bets has come to an end as it was a one-year agreement. Due to the recent changes in the tax system affecting betting companies, 888Bets indicated that they would not be renewing the agreement upon its expiry, as the new framework had affected their operations,” Ndovi said.The one-year deal between Wanderers and 888 Bets Malawi was one of the most lucrative kit sponsorship deals in domestic football.The 888Bets kit sponsorship covered all Wanderers’ men’s and women’s teams.Ndovi described the one-year partnership with 888Bets Malawi as a success.“As Mighty Wanderers FC, we remain very grateful for the partnership and support we received from 888Bets during the period of our collaboration. We truly appreciated the relationship and contribution they made to the club,” he said.Through the deal, 888Bets had branding rights on all Wanderers teams.888Bets Malawi Country Manager Clement Kwesi was not answering his mobile phones yesterday.The expiry of the deal with 888Bets means the Nomads might go into the new football season with Ekhaya Farms as only sponsors with branding rights in front of their uniforms.Wanderers regrouped Friday in preparation for the FDH Bank Premiership, formerly known as the TNM Super League.The Nomads won the league with 63 points-ending their eight-year drought.
2026-03-07 11:22:23

Reconstructing Cyclone Freddy damage: the case of community childcare centres
OLD—The project has transformed Namisangu CBCC from the damageBy Pemphero Malimba One morning in mid-March 2023, hundreds of under-five children, their parents, caregivers and local leaders woke up to the shocking state of Namisangu Community-Based Care Centre (CBCC) in Traditional Authority Liwonde in Machinga.The roof was blown off leaving the structure, which community members constructed a decade earlier, unsafe for learning for over 100 children who were accessing Early Childhood Development education (ECD) at the centre.“Following the damage, learning was halted because it was not ideal for the children. Parents were afraid to send their children to the centre,” Elina Winess, deputy head teacher at the CBCC, recalled.Even when some insisted on continuing with the teaching and learning process, the number of children attending lessons reduced to about 50.Namisangu CBCC chairperson Romas Malunga said the damage on the structure did not only affect the children but also expectant mothers.“The CBCC was also used for many years as a village clinic for expectant mothers.“When this happened, women were now travelling 12 kilometres to access vaccines and other medical services at the next nearest facility,” Malunga said.Statistics from the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare indicate that Malawi has 13,920 CBCCs and 241 of these were damaged or rendered unsafe by the cyclone.The damage on the CBCCs left thousands under-five children with no or poor access to ECD, eventually affecting the country’s quest for provision of this level of education to all children as stipulated by the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).SDG number four in particular highlights the need for countries to ensure that by 2030 all girls and boys should have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education.For Namisangu, hope resurfaced for community members and children almost two years after the disaster when Oxfam in Malawi intervened through its Climate Just Communities project.Funded by Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI Global UK) and the Scottish Government, the project is being implemented in five districts of Salima, Zomba, Machinga, Phalombe and Karonga.It also has a nationwide advocacy covering seven thematic areas: disaster risk management, livelihood security, loss and damage, resilient schools, water, sanitation and hygiene, advocacy and gender equity and social inclusion.Valued at £1.6 million (about K3 billion), the project aims to strengthen community resilience to the material and social impacts of extreme weather events and environmental disasters such as floods, prolonged dry spells and cyclones.In Namisangu, Oxfam in partnership with Churches Action in Relief and Development (Card), are conducting various interventions under the project including rehabilitation of five CBCCs.For Namisangu CBCC, the two organizations provided cement, iron sheets, window frames and other items for its rehabilitation.The organizations also rehabilitated a borehole in the area which provides learners at Namisangu with clean water.THE DRILL—Caregivers with their learners at the CBCCAs a result, enrollment is surging again. There are now 78 learners.“We hope that more and more learners will be coming because we have a conducive learning environment now,” Winess said.The CBCC has four caregivers who provide lessons to the children. Despite their efforts to provide quality education at the centre, the caregiver face challenges at a personal level. They are not paid. They do work on voluntary basis. Sometimes, this lack of remuneration affects their motivation.In addition, they lack first aid kits for them to be able to respond to emergency cases affecting the children.According to the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, Malawi has 49,000 CBCC caregivers with majority of them working on voluntary basis; only 2,000 receive honoraria largely through partner-supported initiatives.But these CBCCs provide essential services not only to the children but also their parents, as testified by 46-year-old Laina Daiton, a parent to one of the learners at Namisangu.“After the damage, we were not happy. Now that the centre has reopened, we are able to do house chores and other economic activities while our children at the CBCC,” she said.“We have also noted that our children are behaving well when they get home. They get busy practicing poems and songs and reading and writing that they learn at school. My child has changed. He was misplacing things back home but once the CBCC rehabilitated him, he is now able to do things right,” Daiton said.As one way of sustaining the operations of the centre, community members have established a village savings and loans group.“We will be using the interests [generated through savings and loans] to support the CBCC. Whenever there is a need for maintenance works we will be using those funds,” Malunga said.Card project assistant Blessings Nkhwazi expressed delight to see the centre and other four others transformed in the area and preparing children to excel in upper levels of education.MOYO—Our efforts have focused on coordinationMinistry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare spokesperson Linda Moyo said the ministry focused on promoting coordination and providing policy guidance in the transformation of CBCCs hit by Tropical Cyclone Freddy across the country.“Our efforts have focused on coordination, policy guidance and technical oversight, working closely with district councils and partners to support renovation, re-registration and improved management of the affected CBCCs.“These efforts align with the National Early Childhood Development policy which promotes community ownership while leveraging partner support for infrastructure rehabilitation, caregiver training and service quality improvement,” Moyo said.She further said the ministry advocates for sustainable incentives for caregivers in form of learning materials, community food contributions and periodic material support “to ensure children have a safe, stimulating learning environment.
2026-03-07 11:19:11

A long road ahead
Malawi has long grappled with the challenge of scarce resources. Every kwacha counts, yet history has shown us that corruption has persistently drained the coffers of this nation.From ghost workers to inflated contracts, and from dubious procurements to unchecked travel allowances, the public purse has often been at the mercy of unscrupulous practices.However, there is a glimmer of hope. In recent weeks, several measures have been rolled out with a clear intention to save the resources we have and to restore some fiscal discipline.While some may view these steps as mere paperwork or symbolic gestures, they signal recognition by those at the helm that Malawi cannot continue down a path of uncontrolled expenditure and wastage.One of the immediate actions has been the reduction of both external and local travel by public officers.This may seem like a small thing, but consider the magnitude of savings when thousands of government officials, at all levels, cut down on flights, fuel allowances and accommodation costs.In a country where the budget is perpetually under strain, every kwacha saved can be redirected to pressing areas like health, education and infrastructure.Closely linked to this is the suspension of non-essential procurements. Offices across the civil service have been asked to put on hold purchases that are not immediately necessary for operations.This step, though unpopular with some suppliers and contractors, is aimed at ensuring that money is spent only where it is truly needed.By pausing unnecessary spending, the government can focus on priority items, especially those that impact service delivery directly.Equally significant, though contentious, is the moratorium on recruitment. On the surface, halting hiring saves money on salaries, allowances and associated benefits.Yet, this has its own consequences. For one, some departments are left understaffed, which can slow down service delivery and place additional burden on existing employees.Hospitals, schools and other critical institutions may find it difficult to function optimally without the right number of staff.Nevertheless, in the short term, this move is a reflection of fiscal prudence, signalling that every new recruit must be justified in terms of value to the public service.Perhaps the most robust measure introduced is the vetting of all procurements by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).This step is vital because many of Malawi’s financial scandals have historically originated in procurement processes; contracts awarded without proper tendering, inflated invoices, and ghost suppliers.With ACB scrutiny, there is at least a layer of oversight designed to prevent misuse before it occurs, rather than reacting after the money is gone.Taken together, these steps reflect a clear intent to clean up the fiscal spaceYet, we must be realistic. Cleaning the public purse is a battle that cannot be won overnight. Corruption in Malawi is systemic, embedded over decades and any meaningful reform will require persistence, vigilance, and, most importantly, adherence to the measures already announced.It is adherence, rather than the mere announcement of measures, that will determine success.Too often in Malawi, policies are introduced with fanfare only to fade away into ineffectiveness because they are not followed through.Ministries, departments and agencies must now internalise these rules, not as temporary inconveniences, but as essential frameworks for protecting public money.Interestingly, these principles are now being extended to the health sector, where corruption has direct consequences on lives.The ACB has recently urged hospitals to adopt basic transparency measures such as visible duty rosters, uniforms and name tags for staff.While these steps may appear minor, they are critical in curbing illicit practices like absenteeism, ghost staff claims and corruption.When patients know exactly who is on duty and when staff are identifiable, the room for abuse diminishes significantly.If all these measures are fully implemented, not just in government offices, but across institutions such as hospitals, there is reason to hope.The vision is not just to save money but to create a culture of professionalism, and efficiency.A country where resources are protected and public servants are held to high standards is a country more likely to deliver the services citizens deserve.Of course, cynics may argue that every new initiative faces the same fate as its predecessors: strong beginnings that gradually lose momentum.That is why sustained political will, continuous oversight and citizen engagement are indispensable.Malawi has seen too many good policies fail due to half-hearted implementation or active resistance from those who benefit from the status quo
2026-03-07 11:13:18

Sports Ministry gets K7.2 billion for projects
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture has been allocated K7.2 billion for projects in the proposed 2026-27 national budget.This is contained in the national budget document which Malawi News Sport has seen.The two projects for FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Wanderers stadia have been allocated the lion’s share of K2.5 billion.This is against the background that the two facilities need over K10 billion to be completed.Last year, the cost for Soche Stadium meant for Wanderers was estimated at K5 billion.Initially, the stadium cost was at K3.6 billion whereas the cost of Bullets Stadium in Zingwangwa was estimated at K3.8 billion.The two projects started in 2019 but work stalled in 2020 due to lack of funds.However, works resumed at Wanderers Stadium which is considered to be at an advanced stage.In a related development, the Griffin Saenda Sports Complex, situated in Area 48 adjacent to Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, has been allocated K1.5 billion in the national budget.The facility which recently hosted the Africa Netball Cup, needs an extra K7 billion to be completed following the change in scope of work and design. Partial works resumed to allow it to host Africa’s netball safari.Initially, work stalled in 2022 immediately after hosting the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games.Similarly, construction works stalled at the Aquatic Sports Complex at Kamuzu Institute for Sports after hosting the games in 2022.However, there is no allocation of funds for the completion of the facility in the proposed national budget.Kamuzu Institute for Sports has been allocated K1 billion for reconstruction.Spokesperson for the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture Macmillan Mwale was reluctant to comment on the proposed figures.Among other projects earmarked for this year include rehabilitation of Blantyre Cultural Centre, construction of Mzuzu Youth Centre and construction of Arts Development Centre.Blantyre Cultural Centre has been assigned K375 million whereas Arts Development Centre has been given K900 million. Mzuzu Youth Centre will get K1 billion.
2026-03-07 11:10:17

Queens’ free-fall continues
Malawi National Netball Team High-Performance Consultant Debbie Fuller has called for an improvement during international competitions to enable the Queens improve on World Rankings.Fuller was reacting to the team’s slump on the latest rankings to position nine from eight.The New Zealander has been given a year-long contract to help rebuild the Queens after a turbulent season.“The way we control the rankings is to improve performance in international games. What’s in our control is preparing the team the best we can and to grow the depth of players in Malawi who learn how to prepare to compete in international games.“Our opposition are all playing in professional competitions like SSN, the England comp and ANZ comp. While our players do not have easy access to those competitions it does not mean we cannot have the same training habits and standards,” Fuller said.SPEARHEADING REVIVAL—FullerThe former Silver Ferns assistant coach arrived in Malawi on February 22 after she was handed a year-long deal.However, the current rankings reflect on how challenging her exercise will be to get the team into the top seven.Currently, Australia remain the top ranked team followed by New Zealand in second and England third.South Africa are the top ranked African team on position five, one place behind Jamaica. Uganda lie sixth while Wales are seventh.Tonga Nation displaced the Queens on the eighth.Meanwhile, Netball Association of Malawi (Nam) General Secretary Yamikani Khungwa- Kauma said they were worried about the drop in rankings but pledged to rebuild the side.“The drop of the Malawi Queens to ninth position on the World Netball rankings is obviously a concern to us, but it is also a moment for reflection and continued focus on rebuilding.“World rankings are largely determined by results in international matches over a period of time. When a team loses ranking matches, especially against teams ranked below them, it affects their points and overall position. Recently, results such as defeats to teams like Zimbabwe Gems have had an impact on the Queens’ ranking position,” she said in direct reference to the team’s lackluster performance during the Africa Netball Cup which the country hosted in December last year.The Queens ended on position four on the continent.However, Khungwa- Kauma said the situation should be understood within the context that the team was going through a transition phase, where several young players were being integrated into the senior squad.
2026-03-07 11:07:08

Jealous Wife Detained After Throwing Boiling Water on Husband
Kanengo Police Station has detained a 19-year-old woman, Memory Wiwu, for allegedly scalding her estranged husband, Austin Phiri, in a [...]
2026-03-04 14:45:58

Boyfriend commits suicide after break up with girlfriend in Machinga
A 33-year-old man, Feston George, has died in Machinga district after jumping off a moving car because his girlfriend had [...]
2026-03-04 13:19:54

Minister Ben Phiri, UNDP Co-Host High-level D4D Alliance Engagement with Development Partners in Lilongwe
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Dr Ben Malunga Phiri and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, Fenella Frost on Wednesday co-hosted a high-level Decentralisation for Development (D4D) Alliance engagement with development partners in Lilongwe. The D4D Alliance brings together government, development partners and local authorities to advance local governance reforms in Malawi. [...]
2026-03-04 13:05:30

CORRECTION: Africa's Business Heroes Launches 8Th Edition With USD 1.5 Million In Grant Funding Available For African Entrepreneurs
(MENAFN - African Press Organization)KIGALI, Rwanda, March 3, 2026/APO Group/ --Africa's Business Heroes (ABH) ( ), the flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma ...
2026-03-03 07:30:09

Ma Blacks fans ‘force’ Evance Meleka to stage
Black Missionaries Band turned a routine Club 24/7 performance in Blantyre into a historic spectacle early Sunday after fans spotted gospel star Evance ‘Watsopano’ Meleka in the crowd and forced him to conduct an impromptu midnight show. Meleka had walked into the venue around 1am as a spectator, with no intention of performing.He was also ...The post Ma Blacks fans ‘force’ Evance Meleka to stage appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-03-03 07:27:06

Project improves education outcomes in Mchinji District
Teachers in Mchinji have commended Tikwanilitse ndi Kuteteza ma Ufulu a Ana (Tikuma) project for improving the quality of education in the district. The project promotes various educational strategies, including establishing learners’ councils, children’s Parliament and catch-up classes to ensure improved performance. Tsekwe Primary School head teacher Jossam Langiton said learners are now able to ...The post Project improves education outcomes in Mchinji District appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-03-03 06:03:00

PressCane donates K50m worth of relief food in Chikwawa
PressCane Limited has donated food items worth K50 million to 2 500 households affected by floods in traditional authorities (T/As) Katunga and Maseya in Chikwawa District. Speaking at the event on Saturday, the ethanol distillery company’s chief executive officer Bryson Mkhomaanthu said the company was moved to act after witnessing the devastation caused by floods. ...The post PressCane donates K50m worth of relief food in Chikwawa appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-03-03 05:59:00

Arknights: Endfield - Official 'Old Deep Water Dies, by Rising Tide It is' Trailer
Take a look at the 'Old Deep Water Dies, by Rising Tide It is' trailer for Arknights: Endfield, an anime action RPG.
2026-03-01 21:43:01

Corea del Norte una revela foto de la hija del líder Kim disparando un rifle
Corea del Norte publicó el sábado una imagen poco habitual de la hija adolescente del líder Kim Jong Un disparando un rifle en un campo de tiro, lo que alimenta las especulaciones de que está siendo preparada para sucederlo.
2026-02-28 11:15:53

ERFA Holds Crucial 2nd AGM in Mangochi
Delegates have convened in Mangochi District for the 2nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Eastern Region Football Association (ERFA), with critical governance and administrative matters dominating discussions. The meeting has brought together three representatives from each of the Eastern Region’s five districts, reflecting a united effort to strengthen football management and operations across the [...]
2026-02-28 10:16:19

Budget pegged at K10.978 trillion
PURSE KEEPER—Mwanamvekha arrives at Parliament to present the budgetBy Kingsley Jassi:A few minutes after 2 pm Friday, inside the chamber of Parliament in Lilongwe, Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Joseph Mwanamvekha, rose to deliver what was essentially less a speech than a national appeal.Before him lay a stark proposition: that 21 million Malawians, many of them impoverished and weary from successive economic shocks, entrust him with K10.978 trillion of public resources to steer the country through the fiscal year stretching from April 1, 2026 to March 30, 2027.Across the nation, a hush must have settled in – at least among those who care about what a budget statement means to their lives.For such kind, in homes, trading centres and offices, they must have kept their eyes fixed on television screens and their ears tuned to radios.In his presentation, Mwanamvekha spoke with deliberate measure, almost methodically, presenting a budget crafted in the ghostly shadows of what he acknowledged to be tough economic times.On analysis, at its core, the fiscal plan rests on cautious optimism.Mwanamvekha said he expects the plan to deliver a 4.1 percent GDP growth rate, a modest but symbolically important signal of forward motion in an economy that has struggled to find firm footing for years.It is the arithmetic, however, that tells a more sobering story.With a 44.8 percent increase in revenue and grants, total financial resources are estimated at K8.12 trillion. Yet expenditure pressures push the deficit to K2.9 trillion, which is equivalent to 9 percent of the GDP.This is an improvement from the 11.9 percent deficit recorded in the 2025-26 budget, which suggests an attempt, however incremental, to rein in on domestic borrowing.Inflation is projected to close the year at 15 percent. The minister expects the policy rate to decline to 18 percent, easing the cost of borrowing and, in theory, stimulating productive activity.It is a delicate balancing act built on the following thinking: contain inflation without choking growth, tighten fiscal discipline without stifling recovery.He announced that domestic revenue is projected at K6.454 trillion, which is 20.5 percent of GDP. This represents an increase of 44.1 percent from the 2025-26 Mid- Year revised figure of K4.478 trillion.Expenditure patterns reveal the government’s priorities and constraints at the same time.Of the total outlay, K7.581 trillion is allocated to recurrent expenses and K3.397 trillion to development expenditure, representing 69.1 percent and 30.9 percent respectively. This is what it means in lay terms: nearly K7 out of every K10 will go toward keeping the machinery of the state running, leaving less than a third for transformative investment.Among the notable projects are several roads, houses for security officers, and the long awaited Mombera University.The reformed Constituency Development Fund (CDF) will be implemented at K5 billion per constituency, which is a nod to decentralization and grassroots impact, though its effectiveness will ultimately hinge on governance, a factor that has proven to be Malawi’s Achilles heel for as long as democracy has existed in this country.Then, the structural pressures are evident in the line items.Goods and services will consume K1.5 trillion.Subvented organisations will receive K867 billion.Salaries and wages account for K1.9 trillion.And most hauntingly, interest payments are estimated at K2.793 trillion, which is roughly 23 percent of the budget. That’s the story of heavy burden of debt servicing. It means nearly a quarter of public resources will go not to new schools, roads, or hospitals, but to settling past obligations.In what is a strategic pivot, K1.334 trillion, or 12.2 percent of the total budget, has been set aside for priority sectors grouped under Agriculture, Tourism, Mining and Manufacturing (ATMM), a strategic direction of the previous regime.Here, with funds earmarked for industrial parks, tourism initiatives, irrigation schemes and mining projects, this allocation signals an ambition toward industrialization.CAMARADERIE—Mwanamvekha and Leader of Opposition Simplex Chithyola share a light momentIt’s a clear expression of state-led industrialization attempts, a desire to shift Malawi from consumption to production, from importing to exporting.Yet, sectoral allocations reveal traditional priorities holding firm.Education leads with K1.23 trillion, health gets K1 trillion. Agriculture receives K931 billion, transport and infrastructure K664.4 billion, energy and mining K352 billion, and tourism and manufacturing K51.2 billion.The hierarchy reflects both developmental necessity and political reality: human capital and food security remain foundational concerns.On the revenue side, the government has introduced targeted tax measures. These include import duty on luxury goods and products that are locally produced, higher carbon tax on foreign registered vehicles, and import duty on some hybrid vehicles.At the same time, Mwanamvekha has eased capital gains tax by introducing a 2 percent withholding tax on gross profit.A 15 percent withholding tax on rental fees for residential houses aims to ease administrative complexities, while gains from bets will attract a 10 percent withholding tax.The budget is framed under the theme: “Driving economic recovery and sustainable growth through impactful reforms and fiscal consolidation.”Such a mouthful theme as if to reflect the ambitious formulation, a suggestion of both urgency and restraint, a point where reform is paired with consolidation, growth tempered by discipline.Whether the numbers will bend to the rhetoric, that is the question.But what is clear is that the government is attempting to navigate a narrow, somewhat slippery path: restore macroeconomic stability, stimulate growth, and manage mounting fiscal pressures – all while asking a fragile nation for patience and trust.Such a tough call.
2026-02-28 09:10:06

Economists groups laud budget on borrowing restraint, growth
The Economics Association of Malawi (Ecama), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (Icam), and the Bankers Association of Malawi (Bam) yesterday gave positive ratings to the K10.987 trillion national budget delivered by Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha.Among other highlights, Mwanamvekha said real GDP growth is projected at 3.8 percent in 2026 and is expected to further strengthen to 4.9 percent in 2027.“This growth will be supported by strategic investments in key productive sectors of Agriculture, Tourism, Mining, Manufacturing, and Small and Medium Enterprises. Special focus will be put on increased production and value addition, export diversification and import substitution,” he said.Mwanamvekha said the budget is premised on macroeconomic assumptions that include end-period inflation estimated at 15 percent, nominal GDP of K31.5 trillion and a policy rate of 18 percent.In her immediate reaction to the budget statement, Ecama President Bertha Bangala Chikadza said the budget offers hope.Among other observations, Chikadza said the minister has demonstrated the government’s commitment to reducing inflation and interest rates, while also growing the economy.Madinga On his part, Bam president Phillip Madinga said he is impressed with the government’s intention to reduce inflation to around 15 percent and interest rates to approximately 18 percent.Madinga said this, coupled with a slowdown in government borrowing, could help make affordable financing available to productive sectors of the economy.Icam president Daniel Jere said the budget contains several positive elements.He noted that it is encouraging that over 30 percent of the budget has been allocated to development expenditure.Jere also hailed the K5 billion Constituency Development Fund, saying it will help spur development in rural areas.However, he was quick to call for strong governance structures to ensure the funds are not abused.On taxation, Jere said Icam is not fully satisfied, as most of the recommendations they submitted during the pre-budget consultations were not incorporated.“But we understand because as things stand at the moment, government needs money to meet its budgetary needs.He commended the government for removing capital gains tax on shares for companies listed on the Malawi Stock Exchange. The tax has been replaced with a 2 percent final withholding tax.He expressed hope that authorities will continue engaging Icam on ways to improve the tax environment going forward.He commended the government for removing capital gains tax on shares for companies listed on the Malawi Stock Exchange. The tax has been replaced with a 2 percent final withholding tax.He expressed hope that authorities will continue engaging Icam on ways to improve the tax environment going forward.
2026-02-28 09:04:51

Clubs differ on football calendar kick off
The 2026 football season kick off date has drawn mixed reactions from the football fraternity as some players might suffer from burnout due to inadequate rest.This comes after the Football Association of Malawi (Fam) Friday announced that the 2026 football season will kick off on April 18 with a charity shield match between Super League Champions Mighty Wanderers and Castel Challenge Cup champions FCB Nyasa Big Bullets at a venue yet to be announced.Fam also announced that the FDH Bank Premiership, formerly known as TNM Super League, would kick off on April 25, 2026 and conclude on March 21, 2027.The announcement came a day before the conclusion of the 2025 football season.This means Bullets and Goshen City Dynamos that reached the Castel Challenge Cup final will have an off-season of less than a month.In an interview yesterday, Mighty Wanderers Chief Executive Officer Panganeni Ndovi said players will not have ample time to rest.“The teams have played football for one year and the players did not have enough time. We need to consider the health of the players,” Ndovi said.Wanderers are three weeks into the off-season having reached the Castel Challenge Cup quarterfinals in which they were knocked out by Mzuzu City Hammers.On his part, Bullets Chief Executive Officer Albert Chigoga asked for more time to comment on the matter.“Allow us to reflect on this decision before reacting to it. The decision has technical significance,” Chigoga said.Bullets and Dedza have just started their off-season having met in the Castel Challenge Cup final last week.Dedza Dynamos General Secretary Kondwani Wiseman Banda said players needed ample time to recharge.“It is not good for the players. We need to give them enough time to rest,” he said.Karonga United General Secretary Ramsey Simwaka said they were happy with the kick off date of the new season.“We need to change slowly. We cannot afford to keep the players in the off-season for four months. We will start planning for the kick off of the season,” he said.In a statement yesterday, Fam said other competitions will kick off in accordance with the football calendar. Fam is yet to release the full football calendar.Last season, the football season started on March 31 with a charity shield between eventual winners Silver Strikers and Wanderers at Bingu National Stadium.Then, the league kicked off on April 5 2025 before the start of the Airtel Top 8 on April 12 2025
2026-02-28 08:59:43

Mzimba’s gold rush creates buzzing commercial hub while stampeding on farmland, environment
CLAY WATERS—Lupachi River which the mining site is locatedBy Joel Phiri: At Kamchocho Village in Traditional Authority Mabilabo in Mzimba District, the once fertile landscape along the Lupachi River has been transformed into a chaotic gold rush site.Deep pits scar the earth, trees lie felled in all directions, and makeshift shelters stretch as far as the eye can see – about 2-and-half-kilometre stretch of land is under siege from illegal gold diggers.Standing with his arms akimbo, Mzimba’s Principal Environmental Officer, James Pelani, surveys the damage with visible concern.“Gold brings wealth, but its side effects include environmental degradation, as we see here,” Pelani says, shaking his head while watching scores of both energetic men an d women digging for gold deposits in the muddy waters.More than 4,000 people are estimated to have descended on Kanchocho village that sits along Lupachi River since gold was discovered in January this year.By mid-February when we visited the site, the area resembled a refugee settlement.Temporary grass-thatched structures and plastic-covered shacks serve as homes, toilets, restaurants, and beer halls. The quiet riverside community has turned into a bustling, unregulated mining settlement almost overnight.The lure is powerful. A single gram of gold is fetching up to K500,000, a fortune in a district where many struggle to make ends meet.“It’s a lucrative business,” says Thomson Banda, who has emerged as one of the vocal miners at the site and spokesperson for the gold diggers.SEEING IS BELIEVING—Police and other authorities watch the mining activity“We are poor Malawians trying to earn a living through this business. We have people here from all over Malawi here.”Indeed, miners have flocked to Kamchocho from various districts, driven by unemployment and poverty. Young men dig tirelessly with picks and shovels, while others sieve soil in the river in search of glittering specks. Some entrepreneurs have hired teams of labourers, paying them about K20,000 per day per person to dig on their behalf.Life at the gold site, however, is far from easy. The cost of living has skyrocketed.“Life is expensive here because everyone is making money,” says one miner. “If you buy nsima at K5,000 at Jenda Trading Centre or at Mzimba Boma, here it is K10,000 per dish,” says Nixon Black from Blantyre but has come here to dig gold.Traders from Jenda Trading Centre and surrounding areas have seized the opportunity, setting up grocery stands, restaurants, and bars. Business is booming. Every day, sacks of maize flour, soft drinks, beer, and other essentials are ferried into the settlement to meet soaring demand.Yet beneath the buzz of commerce lies a troubling reality: the mining activities are illegal.Joseph Chirwa, Regional Mining Engineer for the north in the Department of Mines, is unequivocal.“Nobody has been licensed to mine gold here,” he says. “All the people digging at this site are illegal miners,” says Chirwa.“We need to formalize this. Let these people obtain licences. There are licenses for Small Scale Miners,” says Chirwa.Without licences, there is no regulation, no environmental safeguards, and no structured oversight.Miners dig randomly, leaving behind dangerous open pits. Along the Lupachi River, soil is being heavily disturbed as prospectors search for deposits, increasing the risk of siltation and water pollution.Pelani says the environmental consequences could be long-lasting.“Land is being degraded. Trees are being cut down indiscriminately. Gold mining along the river is leading to serious environmental damage. This worries us as a council,” he explains.The destruction is visible. What was once arable land suitable for agriculture is now dotted with craters and mounds of displaced soil. Farmers who relied on the land for maize and other crops face uncertainty about whether it can ever be restored.SITE SEEING—Mitai arriving at the mining sitePolice have also taken note of the unfolding situation. Commissioner of Police for the Northern Region, Glinton Mitai, acknowledges the scale of the problem.“Land degradation here is acute,” says Mitai. “That is why we came here to establish the truth and assess the situation.”Authorities now face a delicate balancing act. On one hand, thousands of people are earning an income in a struggling economy. On the other, the environmental cost is mounting, and the operations are illegal.There are also concerns about safety and social order. With thousands of people living in cramped, makeshift shelters without proper sanitation, the risk of disease outbreaks looms large. The absence of regulation has created fertile ground for exploitation, disputes over mining spots, and potential criminal activity.Reports indicate that buyers from various parts of the country—and even beyond Malawi’s borders— some from Ruanda, Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique are said to be frequenting the site to purchase gold. Some Malawians have carved out a niche as middlemen, buying gold from miners and reselling it at a profit. The flow of cash is constant, but so is the erosion of the land.For now, the gold rush continues unabated. The sound of shovels striking the earth echoes from dawn to dusk. Each miner hopes to strike it rich, even as the landscape bears the brunt of their ambition.As Pelani takes one last look at the scarred terrain, his concern is evident. The promise of quick wealth has drawn thousands to Kamchocho, but the environmental price may outlast the glitter of gold.Whether authorities will regularize the operations, shut them down, or find a middle ground remains to be seen.What is clear is that along the banks of the Lupachi River, the scramble for gold has already rewritten the story of Kamchocho Village— turning farmland into a frontier of fortune and environmental uncertainty.— Mana
2026-02-28 08:49:51

Why our economy suffers
There have been several troubling revelations showing how badly our economy has been hit over the past few years.The mega farms debacle, together with National Economic Empowerment Fund (Neef) loans ending up in the wrong hands, paints a worrying picture of mismanagement and misuse of public resources.It is therefore not surprising that the parallel forex market has continued to record high exchange rates, an issue I will explain shortly.Funds meant to support food security and empower ordinary Malawians instead flowed into the hands of a few, often politically connected individuals.Money that should have promoted productivity and growth was treated as easy cash and spent with little thought for the long-term impact.Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha now faces the difficult task of restoring economic stability and rebuilding public trust.By ordering audits of the mega farms programme and Neef loans, he has taken steps to address weaknesses in the system and recover misused public funds.Early signs show that corrective measures are under way, but the challenge remains large.The mega farms initiative was presented as a way to improve food security and promote commercial agriculture.In reality, it was taken over by political loyalists and elites, many of whom lacked the knowledge or experience needed for large-scale farming.Loans meant for productive agricultural projects were given to individuals who were not prepared to manage them properly.The outcome was predictable. Funds were spent on personal consumption and luxury items instead of productive investment.Only a small number of beneficiaries have repaid part of their loans. Most remain in default, leaving billions of kwacha unaccounted for.This misuse of public resources has wider consequences. Large sums of money were released into the economy without a matching increase in production.Money circulated without enough goods and services being produced.Such excess liquidity fuels inflation. One clear result has been the parallel forex market. Individuals with surplus funds, free from normal commercial discipline, have been able to buy forex aggressively.This has pushed up exchange rates and encouraged speculation. Money meant to grow crops instead supported financial manoeuvring, adding to the high cost of forex that ordinary citizens pay through rising prices.There are other reasons for high forex rates on the parallel market, but it is clear that excess liquidity has played a role.When public funds are given out on the basis of political loyalty rather than ability, development programmes lose their purpose.Poorly managed credit leads to wider economic problems, including price instability.The mega farms and Neef crises show how political capture, weak oversight and careless lending can destabilise key parts of the economy.Mwanamvekha’s audits and more careful fiscal approach are therefore important, not only for recovering unpaid loans but also for restoring confidence in public financial management.Enforcing repayment, strengthening oversight and holding those responsible to account are necessary steps towards stability.These episodes should serve as lessons. They show how political influence and weak governance can damage even well-meaning programmes.Money placed in unproductive hands does not create growth. Instead, it distorts markets and weakens confidence in institutions.Malawi’s path forward requires discipline and a strong commitment to ensuring that public resources are used productively.Equally important is the government’s decision to limit borrowing from local commercial banks.For many years, heavy domestic borrowing crowded out the private sector because banks preferred lending to government instead of businesses and individuals.Now, with fewer Treasury instruments taking up bank funds, financial institutions must lend more to the private sector and households.This change is positive for the economy. When banks lend to entrepreneurs, farmers, manufacturers and small businesses, the money supports real economic activity.It helps create jobs, increase production and expand the tax base. Private-sector lending encourages innovation and competition, unlike excessive government borrowing which often pays for routine expenses.Limiting domestic borrowing also promotes fiscal discipline. It reduces the risk of building up unsustainable debt and helps control inflation.By stepping back from heavy borrowing, government allows banks to support productive sectors of the economy while keeping public finances under control.
2026-02-28 08:44:07

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate - Official Alopex DLC Launch Trailer
Check out the Alopex DLC Launch Trailer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, an action roguelike game developed by Super Evil Megacorp.
2026-02-25 14:49:28

Core Keeper: Void & Voltage - Official Launch Trailer
Watch the latest Core Keeper trailer to see what to expect with the Void & Voltage update.
2026-02-25 14:41:08

Miss Malawi promotes responsible betting
Miss Malawi Thandie Chisi will in partnership with betting firm, Premier Bet carry out a six-month responsible betting campaign aimed at promoting awareness and discipline. The campaign, under the theme ‘Dolo amazipatsa malire’, rolled out on Tuesday in Lilongwe and is running in partnership with the Miss Malawi Organisation. Miss Malawi Thandie Chisi The campaign ...The post Miss Malawi promotes responsible betting appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-02-25 14:21:27

Lusaka Man Arrested Over Image of President Hichilema in Coffin
The Zambia Police Service has formally charged and arrested Mambwe Zimba of Water Works area in Libala South, Lusaka, for [...]
2026-02-25 14:14:57

Rain harvesting gives hope amid dry spells
Under a blazing sun, maize fields in Kasoni Village west of Malawi’s capital city, Lilongwe, remain green despite dry spells. Group village head Kasoni, a farmer leading eight villages, established swales, stone contour bunds and soak pits to harvest rainwater in readiness for dry spells that once scorched surrounding fields. GVH Kasoni in his maize ...The post Rain harvesting gives hope amid dry spells appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-02-25 14:13:44

From illegal routes to profit
For years, Olaf Sanga and the more than 500 cross-border traders he represents have operated in a system they describe as unpredictable and exhausting. Sometimes the taxes made sense. Often, they did not. The STR will be operational at Songwe Border in Karonga District. | Nation “The biggest challenge we faced was that the tax ...The post From illegal routes to profit appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-02-25 14:08:57

Scorchers in do-or-die Cosafa battle
The Scorchers must beat Angola this afternoon in their last Cosafa Women’s Championship Group A clash to have a realistic chance of progressing to the semi-finals as best runners-up across three groups. The Malawi Women’s National Football Team coach Lovemore Fazili said in an interview yesterday that his charges are aware of the game’s importance ...The post Scorchers in do-or-die Cosafa battle appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-02-24 04:46:00

Mshauri wa Trump azitaka pande hasimu Sudan kusitisha mapigano
Mshauri wa rais wa Marekani kuhusu masuala ya Afrika na nchi za Kiarabu, Massad Boulos, amezitaka pande hasimu nchini Sudan kukubali mpango wa usitishaji mapigano bila masharti, wakati huu watu zaidi wakiripotiwa kuuawa.
2026-02-24 04:45:51

Banks’ levy deduction concerns on the rise
Consumers Association of Malawi (Cama) says commercial banks’ decision to start deducting and recovering 0.05 percent bank levy will continue to scare consumers from using banking services. The development comes as banks have started collecting in arrears levies that were not collected for transfers done since December 30 2025 and February 9 2026 following the ...The post Banks’ levy deduction concerns on the rise appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-02-24 04:36:00

Escom dared on smart metering
Southern African Revenue Protection Association (Sarpa) has challenged Escom Limited to increase smart metering systems to reduce technical revenue losses that could potentially burden consumers through pass-on effect. Sarpa president Kenneth Samolapo, speaking during the ongoing Power Institute for East and Southern Africa (Piesa) 2026 conference in Lilongwe yesterday, said Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi ...The post Escom dared on smart metering appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-02-24 02:49:00

POWER, SECRECY, AND TRIBAL STORM: MCP IN TURMOIL
Tension is rising inside the Malawi Congress Party. A party spokesperson has refused to comment on reports that President Lazarus Chakwera is considering handing over the MCP mantle to Chithyola. “What is your business with MCP affairs?” the spokesperson fired back when pressed for answers. “You will hear if it is true or not,” added. [...]
2026-02-22 17:37:17

New dinosaur species unearthed in Sahara (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
Scientists have reported a new dinosaur species from Niger with a dramatic crest Read Full Article at RT.com
2026-02-21 08:45:05

Chimbota Urges Farmers to Adopt Microbial Fertilizer
The Chimbota Community Development Organization is calling on local farmers to embrace Microbial fertilizer, a safe, affordable, and eco-friendly solution designed to boost crop yields while protecting the environment. The initiative aims to strengthen food security and promote sustainable farming in rural communities. Director Kevin Troughton said the training, supported by Space Butterfly, equips farmers [...]
2026-02-21 08:17:10

LWB urge Dzalanyama communities to protect trees for water conservation
By Martha Chikoti The Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) has urged communities around Dzalanyama catchment area to care for the trees planted in the area to support water conservation. Chairperson for the utility body, Prophet Dr. David Mbewe made the call on Friday during tree planting Eexercise for the 2025/2026 season, held at Sinyala in Dzalanyama [...]
2026-02-21 06:54:38

Malawi Fails to Raise Deceptive Recruitment of Youth into Russia–Ukraine War at AU Summit
Malawi and other countries in the Southern African region failed to raise concerns about the alleged deceptive recruitment of African youth into the Russia–Ukraine war during the recent summit of the African Union held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The silence came despite growing reports that young African men and women are being lured into the [...]The post Malawi Fails to Raise Deceptive Recruitment of Youth into Russia–Ukraine War at AU Summit appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
2026-02-21 06:50:35

NBM plc supports ESCOM PIESA conference with K10 million
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated K10 million to the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) in support of their upcoming Power Institute for East and Southern Africa (PIESA) Conference in Lilongwe. The conference is scheduled to take place at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe from February 22 to 24, bringing [...]
2026-02-19 21:23:34

Malawi Pharmacists Association welcomes APM’s order barring public health practitioners from owning private clinics and pharmacies
Malawi Pharmacists Association (MPA) has welcomed President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s order barring health practitioners working in public hospitals from owning private clinics and pharmacies, describing the move as a step toward restoring integrity in the health sector. In a public statement by the Association’s President Enock Foster, the association said it acknowledges findings from a [...]
2026-02-18 13:01:24

Kabaza Operator Attacked, Motorcycle Stolen in Neno
Police in Neno have launched a manhunt for an unknown suspect who robbed a kabaza operator and fled with a [...]
2026-02-18 12:54:15

Parliament Blocks NEEF’s Move to Auction Farm Equipment on Auction, Says Farmers Should Benefit First
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has rejected a proposal by the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) to sell farming equipment worth about K16 billion through an auction, arguing that such a move would harm public interest and undermine the original purpose of the programme. Speaking after a meeting with NEEF officials at Parliament in Lilongwe, [...]The post Parliament Blocks NEEF’s Move to Auction Farm Equipment on Auction, Says Farmers Should Benefit First appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
2026-02-18 12:35:27

Mutharika Appoints Khwauli Msiska as Ambassador to Ethiopia, As PAC Confirms Appointment
The Public Appointments Committee of Parliament has confirmed the appointment of Khwauli Msiska as the country’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Ethiopia. A confirmation letter directed to Msiska, which Times 360 has seen, indicates that his appointment was confirmed following the committee’s meeting held on February 9, 2026. The Chief Secretary to the Government, [...]
2026-02-18 12:33:42

Report Anyone Selling Chiponde – Health Authorities Urge Malawians
Health authorities in Malawi are urging members of the public to report anyone found selling peanut-based Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), [...]
2026-02-18 12:30:40

MBC board fires George Kasakula
Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General (DG) George Kasakula has been dismissed from the public broadcaster after months on suspension.Kasakula confirmed the development to The Daily Times, saying he does not agree with the MBC Board’s decision, which cited partisanship as grounds for his removal.“I still had a contract until June next year; so, it must be arbitrated whether what the board has done—especially not compensating me—is wrong or right,” Kasakula said.He further argued that the broadcaster’s operations are guided by law, insisting that the decision to dismiss him was unjustified.The MBC Board of Directors earlier announced Kasakula’s dismissal, stating that he was found to have acted in a partisan manner.The decision followed his appearance before the board’s Human Resource and Administration Committee last week.Kasakula was first appointed DG of the State broadcaster in 2021.In June 2024, he signed a new contract that was set to run until June 2027.However, in October last year, he was suspended from duty pending investigations, a process that has now culminated in his dismissal.The development has long been open to debates around governance, editorial independence, and contractual protections within Malawi’s public institutions.
2026-02-18 12:28:51

Sudan: Rights chief alarmed after at least 57 killed in drone attacks in two days
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights called on Wednesday for warring parties in Sudan to take urgent steps to protect civilians after at least 57 people were killed in separate drone strikes over two days this week. The post Sudan: Rights chief alarmed after at least 57 killed in drone attacks in two days appeared first on The Maravi Post.
2026-02-18 12:19:00

Flames to participate in Four Nations Tourney
Football Association of Malawi have confirmed that Malawi National Football Team will take part in the Four Nations Tournament scheduled for 23 to 31 March at Obed ltani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana. The tournament will feature , Zimbabwe , Malawi , Zambia and the host Botswana.
2026-02-18 12:12:42

Ring Of Fire: Annular Solar Eclipse To Be Visible Across Antarctica And Beyond
(MENAFN - AzerNews)Laman IsmayilovaRead moreThe first eclipse of the year will be an annular solar eclipse,set to begin on February 17 at 13:56 and conclude at 18:27, AzerNEWS reports citing ...
2026-02-17 03:03:19

Uzbekistan, South Africa Agree To Form Intergovernmental Commission To Boost Trade
(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, February 17. Uzbekistanand South Africa have agreed to establish an IntergovernmentalCommission and create a joint working group aimed at ...
2026-02-17 03:02:57

Activists Demand Names, Figures and Arrests After Mutharika Claims Government Flushed Out Ghost Workers
President Peter Mutharika’s revelation that government has removed ghost workers from the public payroll has triggered intense national debate, with governance and human rights activists demanding a full audit report, names of culprits, total financial losses and criminal action. The President made the disclosure last Friday during his State of the Nation Address (SONA), where [...]The post Activists Demand Names, Figures and Arrests After Mutharika Claims Government Flushed Out Ghost Workers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
2026-02-16 20:36:41

Haduran hanya sun laƙume rayukan mutum 164 a Cote d'Ivoire
Gwamnatin Ivory Coast ta yi shelar ayyana dokar ba sani ba sabo sakamakon yawaitar haduran hanya.
2026-02-15 17:14:55

Mhango, Phiri exhaust travel budgets within months amid austerity drive in Mutharika’s cabinet
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Two cabinet ministers have spent most, and in one case more than, their revised travel allocations barely months after taking office, raising questions about spending discipline at a time government is preaching austerity. Information gathered shows that the Office of the Minister responsible for Local Government had been allocated about MK185 million in the revised [...]The post Mhango, Phiri exhaust travel budgets within months amid austerity drive in Mutharika’s cabinet appeared first on The Maravi Post.
2026-02-15 15:07:05

Northen Region DPP Veep Jappie Mhango handpicks Age Bill advocate Mkandawire for Rumphi Central’s By-Elections
MZUZU-(MaraviPost)-The governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Vice President for the northern region Jappie Mhango has handpicked Walita Mkandawire, Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) member and proponent of the Age Bill, to represent DPP in the upcoming By-Eections in Rumphi Central constituency. Prior to the 2025 elections, Walita Moir Mkandawire, who was the Coordinator of HRDC [...]The post Northen Region DPP Veep Jappie Mhango handpicks Age Bill advocate Mkandawire for Rumphi Central’s By-Elections appeared first on The Maravi Post.
2026-02-15 13:50:44

AFORD Fields Candidates in Two Areas Only, Backs DPP Ahead of March 17 By-Elections
The Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) has announced that it will field candidates in only two areas during the forthcoming March 17, 2026 by-elections, in a move aimed at strengthening the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and consolidating the Blue Alliance’s political dominance. AFORD’s National Director of Political Affairs, Ernest Kondowe, confirmed the development in an [...]The post AFORD Fields Candidates in Two Areas Only, Backs DPP Ahead of March 17 By-Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
2026-02-15 13:36:54

ANALYSIS | Chakwera’s Problem Is Not Politics — It Is Leadership
If Lazarus Chakwera wants to run for president again, he must first confront a simple and uncomfortable truth: Malawi does not suffer from a lack of ideas, policies, or speeches. It suffers from a lack of decisive leadership. And Chakwera has proven, beyond reasonable doubt, that he does not possess it. Leadership is not about [...]The post ANALYSIS | Chakwera’s Problem Is Not Politics — It Is Leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
2026-02-15 13:26:34

Minister Ben Phiri Urges Crackdown on Corruption, Stronger Decentralisation at Iconic Africa Awards
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Dr Ben Malunga Phiri, has called for decisive action against corruption and stronger decentralisation policies to accelerate sustainable development across Africa. Dr Phiri made the remarks in Zimbabwe, where he represented President Peter Mutharika at the 2026 Iconic Africa Awards, also known as the Iconic Africa Summit Honors [...]
2026-02-14 07:09:31

African Union Renews Commitment To Finance Gender Equality At High-Level Breakfast Meeting
(MENAFN - African Press Organization) Download logo The Women, Gender and Youth Directorate of the African Union Commission, in collaboration with the Republic of Ghana, convened a High-Level ...
2026-02-14 07:08:01

ECAMA welcomes Mutharika’s SONA with hope for forex recovery
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)–The Economic Consumers Association of Malawi (ECAMA) has commended the State of the Nation Address (SONA), describing it as concise yet focused on critical economic recovery measures. ECAMA representative Bertha Bangala said the address clearly outlined government plans aimed at stabilizing the country’s foreign exchange (forex) situation, which remains one of the key drivers of [...]The post ECAMA welcomes Mutharika’s SONA with hope for forex recovery appeared first on The Maravi Post.
2026-02-14 07:06:21

Aid cuts, global conflicts derail Malawi’s HIV/AIDS Response
By Draxon Maloya MZUZU-(MaraviPost)-A shift in priorities by major donor countries toward wars in Ukraine, Iran, and parts of Africa—coupled with punitive legal frameworks—continues to undermine global efforts against the deadly HIV/AIDS epidemic. United States President Donald Trump implemented a policy that reduced foreign aid by 75%, cut the State Department’s budget by 50%, and [...]The post Aid cuts, global conflicts derail Malawi’s HIV/AIDS Response appeared first on The Maravi Post.
2026-02-14 06:51:43

FINCA Malawi Backs Spelling Bee Team with K7.8 Million Sponsorship
Six young Malawian spellers will this year represent the country at the African Spelling Bee regional competition in Harare, Zimbabwe, after FINCA Malawi stepped in with a K7.8 million sponsorship. The team will travel to Zimbabwe from March 18 to 21, 2026. Their participation marks a return to the continental stage after Malawi failed to [...]
2026-02-14 06:13:48

Malawi’s Judiciary: A political battleground undermining national progress, justice
The recent High Court ruling in Lilongwe that quashed the redeployment of five senior Malawi Defence Force (MDF) officers to the civil service epitomizes a judiciary deeply entangled in politics and far removed from the true essence of justice. This ruling, and several others like it, reveal a disturbing trend: the Malawian judiciary appears less [...]The post Malawi’s Judiciary: A political battleground undermining national progress, justice appeared first on The Maravi Post.
2026-02-14 06:00:06

CAF maintains hosting AFCON in 2027
CAIRO-(MaraviPost)-The President of Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has officially confirmed that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be played as scheduled, dismissing speculation that the tournament could be postponed to 2028. Motsepe made it clear that there are no plans to delay the continent’s biggest football showpiece, emphasizing that preparations are [...]The post CAF maintains hosting AFCON in 2027 appeared first on The Maravi Post.
2026-02-14 05:40:16

Cocoa: Ghana slashes farmgate rate paid to farmers
Amid a drop in global cocoa markets, Ghana has slashed its farmgate cocoa rate paid to farmers. The move aligns the price with that of the international market to encourage more demand.The post Cocoa: Ghana slashes farmgate rate paid to farmers appeared first on The Maravi Post.
2026-02-12 20:52:36

Morocco: traders struggle to sell gold as prices rise
The price of gold has been on the rise in both local and international markets – a trend that analysts attribute to currency volatility, and geopolitical tensions. As a result, some traders in Morocco are having difficulty selling the product.The post Morocco: traders struggle to sell gold as prices rise appeared first on The Maravi Post.
2026-02-12 19:05:56

DRC: Acting head of UN mission touches down in Goma
The acting head of the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo arrived on Thursday in Goma, which is under the control of the M23 armed group. The mission described the arrival as ‘an important milestone’.The post DRC: Acting head of UN mission touches down in Goma appeared first on The Maravi Post.
2026-02-12 19:04:05

Attaching NRB services to Immigration Department could curb passport fraud
For the past few years, cases of passport fraud have been rampant in Malawi. A number of foreign nationals have been intercepted at the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services trying to acquire the Malawi passport fraudulently.The Malawi passport— ranked 8th on the list of most influential and powerful passports in Africa by London-based global immigration consultancy firm Henley & Partners firm—is much sought after by foreign nationals because it offers relatively strong travel freedom compared to other African nations, providing visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 70 countries, including in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.With this in mind, the increasing cases of passport fraud should be a source of concern to the country. Passport fraud erodes national security by facilitating serious transnational crimes such as human and drug trafficking, human smuggling and financial crimes such as bank fraud and identity theft.Additionally, a country known for having insecure or easily forged passports suffers reputation damage, leading to a loss of international trust and potential difficulties in securing international cooperation and support.In Malawi, a passport is issued by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services (DICS) with the National Registration Bureau (NRB) providing evidence of Malawi citizenship through national identity cards. However, the relationship between the two institutions, where one is a civilian institution and the other a security institution, is what has created a security loophole through which fraudsters are using to get the Malawi passport. These fraudsters know that once they manage to get the national identity card, then chances are high that they can easily get the Malawi passport as well.Just recently, a Burundi national was convicted by the Lilongwe Magistrate Court for furnishing false information to the National Registration Bureau, contrary to Section 43(a) of the NRB Act, and making a false declaration for a passport, contrary to Section 327 of the Penal Code. In 2019, a Nigeria national was reportedly intercepted at Berlin International Airport in Germany as he tried to enter that country using a Malawi passport. All this is an indication that it has been easy for fraudsters to acquire the Malawi passport due to a weak screening system at NRB.NRB was created in 2017 to, among other things, provide national identity cards to bonafide Malawians as evidence of their citizenship. The bureau proves Malawi citizenship through documentation, witness testimony, parental identification, biometric capture and traditional leaders. However, the bureau arguably lacks the necessary skill to detect false information because documents can be doctored, parents and witnesses can be created and traditional leaders can easily be corrupted to provide false information to help someone get the national identity card. That is why the majority of foreigners who acquired the Malawi national identity card fraudulently have ended up being intercepted at Immigration as they tried to apply for the Malawi passport.This is not to say the creation of NRB was a bad decision altogether but measures could have been made to ensure that its officers are well trained to prevent fraudsters from accessing the national identity card. That is why placing the issuance of national identity cards into the hands of a security institution such as the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services could have made much more sense because the department already offers citizenship services to foreigners wishing to acquire Malawi citizenship and Malawians wishing to renounce their citizenship for a different nationality.What the government ought to have done was simply amend the Citizenship Act to give the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services the mandate to issue national identity cards as well, instead of creating a new body, to ensure that the issuance of both the national identity cards and passports is done by one security institution, as is the case with other African countries such as Zambia, Namibia, South Sudan and Gambia, just to mention but a few.Already, the department has district immigration offices and plans to open more offices, alongside the Mlambe One-Stop Centre, where such services could be provided from.In conclusion, a secure passport application process is key to preventing identity theft, fraudulent travel and document forgery by ensuring that personal, biometric data are accurately verified and protected. All this cannot happen if the national identity card acquisition process is too vulnerable to fraudsters.
2026-02-11 11:19:28

State fails to furnish court with disclosures in MBC’s junior producer Barbara Mwandira’s “cooked cyber claims” case against Maravi Post Contributor Gadama
...Court adjourns to March 10, 2026.. ....This is the second time for state fails to furnish the court with disclosures of the case.. ....Barbara Mwandira fails to show up at the court... ...As Maravi Post awaits Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito’s respond on Police abuses of power, intimidation, arrests threats By Vincent Gunde LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The state [...]The post State fails to furnish court with disclosures in MBC’s junior producer Barbara Mwandira’s “cooked cyber claims” case against Maravi Post Contributor Gadama appeared first on The Maravi Post.
2026-02-11 11:12:18

Minister Mbilizi Pushes for Youth-Focused Agriculture at IFAD Summit in Rome
Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Roza Fatch Mbilizi, is attending the 49th Session of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Governing Council in Rome, Italy, where global leaders are discussing ways to transform agriculture under the theme “From Farm to Market: Investing in Young Entrepreneurs.” The high-level meeting is focusing on addressing [...]
2026-02-11 10:24:46

AU Talks: Minister Chaponda Pushes Malawi’s Agenda on Peace, Development
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. George Chaponda is attending the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Executive Council meeting, which brings together Ministers of Foreign Affairs from AU Member States, is considering the report of the Permanent Representatives’ Committee (PRC). The report outlines key [...]
2026-02-11 10:21:23

IAEA and OCP Group Join Forces to Improve Food Security Using Nuclear Technology
Malawi and many other African countries facing food shortages could soon benefit from a new partnership between the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition. The five-year partnership will use nuclear and isotopic techniques to make fertilizers more effective, improve crop nutrition, and create food systems that can [...]The post IAEA and OCP Group Join Forces to Improve Food Security Using Nuclear Technology appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
2026-02-11 10:11:11

Theatre players move to demystify on abortion issues
The stigma surrounding abortion and post-abortion care remains a misunderstood area in most communities. Perhaps it is in this regard that Paragon Arts Theatre on Saturday conducted a training dubbed Shattered Silence at Jacaranda Cultural Centre in Blantyre aimed at equipping journalists, theatre practitioners and youths with knowledge on post-abortion care and sexual and reproductive ...The post Theatre players move to demystify on abortion issues appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-02-09 23:23:00

More than just beauty: Ireen Navicha
Fresh from being crowned First Princess at the Miss Malawi 2025 pageant, Ireen Navicha is using the spotlight not just to celebrate beauty, but to amplify a cause close to her heart; girls’ education and empowerment. “The crown was deeply meaningful to me because it was a moment of validation and gratitude. For my advocacy ...The post More than just beauty: Ireen Navicha appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-02-08 10:49:42

Vision Pageantry Malawi Recognises CTS Funeral Services Co-Founder Jacqueline Bokosi for Community Impact
Co-founder and managing Director for a newly launched company CTS Funeral Services who is also Managing Director for CTS Courier Jacqueline Bokosi has been recognised by Vision pageantry Malawi for her outstanding contribution and dedication to empowering communities and making meaningful impact in Malawi.. This was disclosed yesterday 7 February, 2026 in Blantyre during the [...]
2026-02-08 08:48:27

Egenco wary of K97bn Escom debt write-offs
The Electricity Generation Company (Egenco) has warned that government’s decision to write off debts owed by the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) is weakening its ability to invest in new power plants and rehabilitate ageing infrastructure. Speaking in Lilongwe yesterday when Egenco appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Corporations and State Enterprises, ...The post Egenco wary of K97bn Escom debt write-offs appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-02-07 04:47:00

Push for equal pay in govt
Malawi Congress of Trade Unions (MCTU) says it will continue pushing government to remove disparities in public sector remuneration which are deepening inequality among public servants. Meanwhile, financial policy and corporate law experts say the disparities are also spiking the wage bill and weakening productivity in the public service. Remove disparities in public sector remuneration: ...The post Push for equal pay in govt appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-02-07 04:45:00

5 local coaches make Bullets preliminary shortlist
FCB Nyasa Bullets have made a preliminary shortlist of 18 coaches from almost 50 who applied for the club’s coaching job. The People’s Team acting chief executive officer Albert Chigoga said in an interview yesterday that from the 18, five are local coaches. Bullets celebrate their victory. | Courtesy of Bullets But he still kept ...The post 5 local coaches make Bullets preliminary shortlist appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-02-07 04:21:00

Malawi bleeds trillions of kwacha in illicit deals
Malawi may have lost more than K10 trillion, at current exchange rate, to fraud, corruption and illicit financial flows over the past two decades.We have examined a collection of documents— Auditor General reports, forensic audits, parliamentary inquiries and international financial studies — that cite specific, concluded cases and give figures of the money that may have been lost.We have also examined illicit financial flow records.Read more, click:- https://times.mw/etimes/
2026-02-07 03:58:20

Why Malawi’s corruption fight goes nowhere
Willy KambwandiraBy Mercy Matonga:Every year, Malawi announces new arrests linked to corruption.Politically-connected individuals and their likes are paraded before cameras, investigations launched and assurances given that justice will take its course.Then the din dies down – as if something is happening in the background.Yet, years later, many of these cases remain stuck in the courts quietly dismissed, delayed or unresolved with little to show in terms of convictions, recovered public funds and reassured public interest.Read more, click:- https://times.mw/etimes/
2026-02-07 03:52:43

Low funding mars social protection—analysis
Malawi’s social protection programmes are facing serious pressure due to low funding, raising concerns about the government’s ability to support vulnerable groups, a new budget analysis has shown. In its analysis of the 2025/2026 mid-year budget analysis with a focus on social protection spending in health, education and extractive sectors, Malawi economic Justice Network observes ...The post Low funding mars social protection—analysis appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-02-07 03:43:00

When fiscal reform meets everyday reality
The recent protests by vendors in Blantyre and Mzuzu may have faded from the streets, but the issues they raised have not. They offer a useful window into a wider national dilemma: how does Malawi fix its public finances without breaking the fragile livelihoods that hold the economy together? On paper, the government’s direction is ...The post When fiscal reform meets everyday reality appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-02-07 03:41:00

Interest rates ease as govt cuts borrowing
Government’s continued shunning of Treasury Bills (T-bills) is easing lending rates with banks cutting their February reference rate by 50 basis points from 25.20 percent to 24.70 percent. The reduction comes a month after another 10 basis points drop in January to 25.20 percent from 25.30 percent in December 2025 as T-bills yields (interest) dropped ...The post Interest rates ease as govt cuts borrowing appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-02-07 03:38:00

Dreaming in blue colour
Newly-crowned TNM Super League Champions Mighty Wanderers are aiming to retain their top stars ahead of the next season in their ambitious drive to win a quadruple.Wanderers have received offers for their prized assets following a successful season, having won their seventh league title ending an eight-year wait.However, most of the team’s top performing players for Wanderers are on demand, with some been linked with moves to neighbouring Zimbabwe and beyond.Read more, click:- https://times.mw/etimes/
2026-02-07 03:32:01

Meet Hellboy's Family in The Crown: A Tale of Hell
The newest Hellboy spinoff reveals a day in the life of this demonic family.You've probably heard of Hellboy, but did you know this demonic paranormal investigator has a family? That was one of the big reveals in Mike Mignola's Hellboy in Hell series, which introduced Hellboy's brothers, Gamon and Lusk. Now Mignola is teaming with his own brother, Todd, to craft a new ...
2026-02-05 17:00:00

Mouse: P.I. for Hire – Inside Mouse's Wild Cartoon Arsenal | IGN First
Up your nose with a rubber hose.Odds are, if Mouse: P.I. for Hire caught your eye, it's because of its unique, hand-drawn, black-and-white 1930s-era "rubber hose" animation style. But it's aiming to be a lot more than just a pretty face. We played Mouse last year – and we'll be doing so again as part ...
2026-02-05 17:00:00

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales - Official Release Date Trailer | Nintendo Direct
Get a closer look at The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales in this new trailer for the upcoming action RPG from the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default.
2026-02-05 16:31:43

Square Enix Will 'Share More Updates Than Ever Before' on Final Fantasy 7 Remake Project This Year, Says Director
Reincarnation, Redemption, Return.Square Enix is planning to "share more updates than ever before" on its Final Fantasy 7 Remake project this year, according to game director Naoki Hamaguchi.This comes from a tweet posted by Hamaguchi following today's Nintendo Switch Partner Direct, during which Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth received a ...
2026-02-05 16:28:38

FCB plc backs Malawi’s mining investment push at African Mining Indaba
First Capital Bank (FCB) Plc, through its regional holding company FMB Capital Holdings, has partnered with the Government of Malawi to support the country’s participation at the African Mining Indaba 2026, in efforts to promote mining investment and strengthen investor engagement. The African Mining Indaba, one of Africa’s premier mining investment forums, will take place [...]
2026-02-05 16:18:41

Lessons from 2025 elections
The Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD) has been holding regional meetings with political parties to facilitate healing and learning from the September 16 2025 General Election. The regional stock-take seeks to identify challenges and pave the way for the possible electoral reforms. In this interview, Our News Analyst LUCKY MKANDAWIRE spoke to CMD executive director ...The post Lessons from 2025 elections appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-02-04 08:11:00

Luxembourg ties aid, investment to democracy and accountability
Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Xavier Bettel has said future development cooperation and investment with Malawi will hinge on governance, transparency and accountability as the European country opens a new phase of engagement in Africa. He said this on Monday during a meeting with President Peter Mutharika at Kamuzu Palace in ...The post Luxembourg ties aid, investment to democracy and accountability appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-02-04 07:42:00

SFFRFM dispatches 70% of Fisp fertiliser
Smallholder Farmers Fertiliser Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) says farm inputs redemption by farmers meant to benefit under the Farm Inputs Subsidy Programme (Fisp) is at around 70 percent. About 1.1 million farmers across the country were registered to benefit under the 2025-26 Fisp designed to protect the country’s poorest households from hunger by subsidising ...The post SFFRFM dispatches 70% of Fisp fertiliser appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-02-04 07:40:26

AG clarifies reinstated Mathanga’s benefits
Attorney General Frank Mbeta has clarified that reinstated Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Deputy Governor for Economics and Regulation Henry Mathanga will not get benefits for the 2021 and 2025 period he was out of employment. Instead, the AG said Mathanga, whose reinstatement is with effect from January 1 2026, will simply enjoy benefits from ...The post AG clarifies reinstated Mathanga’s benefits appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-02-04 07:35:09

Music driving change, cultural pride
Malawian musicians Hilco, Piksy, and Rashley are using their voices to challenge social norms and preserve cultural identity through music. For Hilda Ulolo, popularly known as Hilco, music is a tool for moral guidance and cultural education. She says her work focuses on teaching values, traditions, and real-life lessons, particularly to young people. Hilco: Life ...The post Music driving change, cultural pride appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-02-02 19:05:09

Farmers reclaim forgotten crops
At dawn in a village near Chipala Extension Planning Area in Kasungu, Christina Constantin Mvula cups a handful of tiny millet seeds and lets them slip through her fingers. They look ordinary, yet they represent the possibility of food security, dignity and choice. A farmer harvests finger millet. | Wycliffe Njiragoma For years, she has ...The post Farmers reclaim forgotten crops appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-02-02 18:26:38

10 in Miss Culture finale
Ten contestants have made it to the final stage of the Miss Culture Malawi 2026 edition following the conclusion of the online voting phase that closed on January 31. The development has seen Jessica Harawa and Faith Kaligwenje eliminated from the pageant after failing to secure enough public votes to progress to the next stage. ...The post 10 in Miss Culture finale appeared first on Nation Online.
2026-02-02 18:16:38

“Yaoundé ville propre” : le gouvernement camerounais lutte contre la crise de gestion des déchets
La production de déchets solides à Yaoundé est estimée à 700 000 tonnes par an, avec une augmentation constante due à la croissance urbaine. En face, le ramassage ne suit pas à cause notamment de l’incivisme des populations. La capitale camerounaise revêt des allures d’une poubelle à ciel ouvert. Face à la gravité de la situation, le gouvernement camerounais vient de lancer une campagne : “Yaoundé ville propre”.
2026-02-01 10:26:30

Camions-citernes incendiés au Mali : nouvelle attaque jihadiste présumée
Un convoi de plusieurs dizaines de camions-citernes a été incendié jeudi au Mali. Cette attaque a été attribuée aux djihadistes du JNIM, affiliés à Al-Qaïda. Depuis le mois de septembre, ce groupe mène de nombreuses opérations de ce type, qui entraînent des pénuries de carburant dans la capitale Bamako.
2026-02-01 10:23:40

MEC refuses comment on court case challenge against Mutharika’s relocation order
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has declined to comment on a court case challenging President Peter Mutharika’s decision to relocate the commission’s headquarters from Lilongwe to Blantyre. The MEC’s Director of Media and Public Relations, Sangwani Mwafulirwa, responded to a request for comment from The Maravi Post by questioning whether it would be appropriate to [...]The post MEC refuses comment on court case challenge against Mutharika’s relocation order appeared first on The Maravi Post.
2026-02-01 10:05:15

Align the clock, lift the game: Why Malawi football must move with the world
As the 2025/26 football season comes to an end, attention within Malawi’s football fraternity has shifted from results on the pitch to decisions being made off it. One of the most critical discussions is the proposal by the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) to align the local football calendar with those used by most leagues [...]The post Align the clock, lift the game: Why Malawi football must move with the world appeared first on The Maravi Post.
2026-02-01 09:45:58

Women in the Skilled Trades Face New Hurdles
President Trump has a vision for the American workforce. Forget expensive college educations. His eye is on the skilled trades. The U.S. Department of Labor has adopted the slogan “Make America Skilled Again.” But who gets to be part of this renaissance? Since the 1980s, women have made small but meaningful gains in the construction [...]The post Women in the Skilled Trades Face New Hurdles appeared first on The Maravi Post.
2026-02-01 08:00:00

Everything ‘Traitors’ Star Caroline Stanbury Has Said About Her Facelift
The Traitors season 4 star Caroline Stanbury has been unflinchingly candid about her decision to have a deep plane facelift. The Real Housewives of Dubai alum went public with her choice to have the extensive cosmetic procedure in November 2023, creating a vlog about her recovery. In the candid footage, Stanbury’s husband, Sergio Carrallo, visibly [...]The post Everything ‘Traitors’ Star Caroline Stanbury Has Said About Her Facelift appeared first on The Maravi Post.
2026-02-01 07:45:26

Political Commentator Makatani condemns politics of insults, defends Kambala as founding father of UTM
Political commentator Emmanuel Luleya Makatani of Blantyre has strongly condemned what he has described as a growing culture of disrespect and personal attacks in Malawi’s political parties, warning that such behaviour is poisoning democracy and destroying the very foundations of political movements. Makatani has specifically called on the UTM Party to rein in its social [...]The post Political Commentator Makatani condemns politics of insults, defends Kambala as founding father of UTM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
2026-02-01 07:12:13

Minister Applauds CTS for Launching Funeral Services
Minister of Defence, Dr. Feston Kaunda, has commended CTS for the establishment of CTS Funeral Services, describing it as a timely initiative that will ease the burden on families during times of loss. Speaking during the official launch of CTS Funeral Services held on Saturday at the Golden Peacock Hotel in Lilongwe, Dr. Kaunda said [...]The post Minister Applauds CTS for Launching Funeral Services appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
2026-02-01 07:06:55

‘SNL’ Pays Tribute to Catherine O’Hara After Death at 71
Saturday Night Live paid tribute to former host Catherine O’Hara following her death at age 71. The NBC sketch comedy show aired a throwback bumper featuring O’Hara alongside a lower-third of her name during the live show on Saturday, January 31, which featured guest host Alexander Skarsgård and musical guest Cardi B. A spokesperson for [...]The post ‘SNL’ Pays Tribute to Catherine O’Hara After Death at 71 appeared first on The Maravi Post.
2026-02-01 06:58:53